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Australia's CyberCX launches in NZ
CyberCX has launched in NZ as part of plans to develop a trans-Tasman security company with the scale and capabilities needed to protect homegrown businesses. [ + ]
Australian companies turning to new tech amid COVID-19
KPMG International has revealed that Australian companies have prioritised investments in emerging technology during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
US tightens export restrictions on Huawei
As the US govt tightens restrictions on exporting US tech to Huawei, the vendor is arguing that the actions against the company risk splintering the internet. [ + ]
App transforms homeless charity's volunteer management
Beddown is using a Humanforce app to make volunteers' lives easier so they can spend more time supporting homeless people. [ + ]
Online workshops make STEM disability inclusive
Many STEM activities have not been designed to meet the needs of those with disabilities, but a new tool is aiming to change this. [ + ]
nbn and the future of digital education — are you ready?
Recent circumstances have highlighted huge gaps in the preparedness of many educational institutions in their goal to fully embrace digital learning. [ + ]
Managing cybersecurity in a post-pandemic world
COVID-19 has dramatically altered the business world, but with the right changes to tech, people and processes, IT leaders can effectively protect against cyberthreats. [ + ]
Industry groups split over 2020 Cyber Strategy
The Australian Computer Society has welcomed the 2020 Cyber Security Strategy, but the Australian Information Security Association is more lukewarm on it. [ + ]
Govt lifts cybersecurity commitment to $1.67bn
The federal government will introduce more powers for the AFP to fight cybercrime on the dark web as part of a raised $1.67bn cybersecurity funding commitment. [ + ]
AI improving learning outcomes and spatial design
An artificial intelligence (AI) system has been developed by Monash University researchers to help determine the best teaching positions for educators. [ + ]
Notifiable data breaches grew 16% in 1H20
Reported data breaches grew 16% year-on-year in the six months ending in June as ransomware attacks took on a chilling new dimension. [ + ]
Mental health and the culture within IT
There is a culture within the IT world that downplays the importance of maintaining good mental health. This needs to change, says the ITPA's Nathaniel Mitchell. [ + ]
Top 10 online learning tools for teachers
A list of the top 10 online learning tools that can be implemented by teachers has been developed by academics at Macquarie University. [ + ]
Linux-wide boot process vulnerability revealed
Eclypsium has revealed details of a bootloader vulnerability affecting nearly all installations of Linux and a number of Windows devices. [ + ]
Driving digital literacy and creativity
As schools around Australia adapt to our 'new normal', it is important to resist the impulse to rush back to an 'old normal'. [ + ]
